Barcelona Takes Legal Action Against La Liga Over Player Registrations

FC Barcelona has filed a lawsuit seeking provisional measures to register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, addressing their conflict with La Liga. The club argues that La Liga's refusal violates the players' right to work and is requesting a resolution by December 27.

According to reports, a hearing is scheduled for December 23 in the Commercial Court of Barcelona. This legal action mirrors Barcelona's previous approach in registering Gavi, where the club successfully obtained a favorable court ruling to secure the player's registration.

Barcelona has explored alternative avenues to facilitate these registrations, including utilizing the long-term injury status of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to free up salary space. However, La Liga has reminded the club that they have already signed Wojciech Szczęsny as Ter Stegen's replacement, preventing further use of this provision for additional player registrations.

The outcome of this legal battle is crucial for Barcelona's plans, as the club aims to have Olmo and Víctor available for selection starting January 1. The decision will also set a precedent for future interactions between clubs and league authorities regarding player registrations and financial regulations.